High School

NEW COMMIT: Florida State University has earned a big in-state verbal commitment for the 2023-24 season from U.S. Open Water National Teamer Cadence Fort of Estero, Florida. Regarding her commitment: "So excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic careers at Florida ...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Alabama has picked up a new verbal commitment for its class of 2027, this time from National qualifier Jada Scott of San Antonio, Texas. She will join Gaby van Brunt, Laurel Blase and Sydney Blackhurst in Tuscaloosa at the start of the 2023-24 season. Regarding her comm...

Swimmers are renowned for their dedication to their sport. We train long hours at ridiculous times and spend all day at meets only to spend a few minutes actually racing in the pool. However, all swimmers reach a point in their careers when they question why they're still doing it. Although many rel...

NEW COMMIT: After taking a gap year during the 2021-22 season, former UIndy standout Landon Driggers of Gilbert, Arizona, will take his talents to Tennessee this fall. Regarding his commitment, he said: "So excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee!  It has been a journ...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Kentucky has added a new commitment from John Broome of Greer, South Carolina, who will arrive in Lexington at the start of the 2022-23 season. He will join Phillip Khenner, Sean Mackey, Drew Johnson, Kevin Glennon, Levi Sandidge, Ryan Merani, Brady McInerney, Logan Smi...

The Colorado 5A State Swimming and Diving Championships took place this past weekend, with Regis Jesuit swimming away with its first state title since 2018. It also marked its 23rd championship crown all-time in school history. The meet was held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton, ...

Quintin McCarty made waves at the Colorado 4A State Championships by setting a pair of state records in the 50 and 100 free. After placing second a year ago, Cheyenne Mountain swam away with the team title this season. The meet was held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton, Colorado,...

15 Weird Swimmer Facts By Dr. G. John Mullen, Swimming World Contributor Swimmers are fascinating. Not to be biased or anything, but they are. Swimmers have superhuman-like capabilities. They can make their bodies do weird things. And they have some rather strange rituals. These 15 weird facts about...

Santa Margarita Girls Lower National High School Record in 400 Freestyle Relay Performance of the Week, Sponsored by Luma Lanes To finish off an impressive state-title-winning performance at the CIF Championships in Clovis, Calif., the Santa Margarita High School team of Macky Hodges, Teia Salvino, ...

One of the most iconic national high school records is under fire, as Santa Margarita High School narrowly missed establishing a new standard in the 400-yard freestyle on Friday. Racing in the prelims at the California Interscholastic Federation Championships, the foursome of Teagan O’Dell, Teia Sal...

NEW COMMIT: Israeli record holder Eitan Ben-Shitrit of Ra’anana will take his talents to the University of Michigan beginning this fall. He will join Kevin Maas, Matthew Kroll, Ozan Kalafat, Lucas Hodgson and Logan Zucker as a member of the Class of 2026. In SCM, his best times include: 200 IM: 1:56...

NEW COMMIT: Ohio University has received its first verbal commitment for the 2023-24 season and beyond from in-state standout Ashley Sallows of Delaware, Ohio. She told Swimming World: "I am SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Ohio University! I...

This Weekend's California High School State Championships Loaded With Talent (Psych Sheets) The top high school swimmers in California, coming off their sectional competitions, will race at the state championships on Friday and Saturday. The meet is scheduled for the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex at C...

Swimming is a sport that requires an immense amount of physical, mental and emotional energy. When you are pushing yourself to your limit every day, it makes it easier to have a good relationship with your coach. Your coach is someone that you see almost every day for hours on end, so being close wi...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Cincinnati has received a new commitment for the fall of 2022 from Junior National qualifier Maksim Maskalenka of Las Vegas Nevada. Ben Grottle will also suit up for the Bearcats this upcoming season. He told Swimming World: "Sin City —> Cin City! I’m really excited to ...

NEW COMMIT: The University of California, Davis has landed its first verbal commitment for the fall of 2023 from Junior National qualifier Paige Dailey of Aurora, Colorado. She told Swimming World: "I am so grateful and excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic ca...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Virginia has picked up a new verbal commitment for the fall of 2023 from Junior National qualifier Lainey Mullins of Hockessin, Delaware. She will join Tess Howley, Cavan Gormsen and Maggie Schalow in Charlottesville as a member of the Hoos’ Class of 2027. Regarding her...

Rex Maurer Posts 4:13 500 Freestyle Among Three Wins at CIF-Southern Section Championships At the CIF Southern Section Division I championship meet Friday evening in Mission Viejo, Loyola junior Rex Maurer posted three victories (two individual plus one relay), and he challenged a six-year-old Natio...

NEW COMMIT: The University of South Carolina has received a new in-state verbal commitment for the fall of 2022 from Junior National qualifier Jill Smiley of Charleston, South Carolina. Regarding her commitment, she said: “… I am humbled yet incredibly proud to announce my verbal commitment to the U...

NEW COMMIT: The University of Kentucky has a new addition for its Class of 2027, receiving a verbal commitment from Junior National qualifier Erin Cummins of Carmel, Indiana. She will join Lily DeLong, Marie Belli, Lillie Boggs, Libby Grether, Megan Hutchins, Elizabeth Tilt, Cassie Howell, Paige Hou...